Man Finds A Squirrel Freezing On The Edge Of Life And Makes A Bold Decision

On paper, rescuing animals almost always seems like the right thing to do. Dogs and house cats, for example, usually can’t survive without human support, and we have a natural inclination toward wanting to take them in.

However, there are other animals—like wild ones—that may be a bit trickier to save, and often we don’t even think that they need our help. Sure, it’s always great to lend a hand, but is it our place to interfere with Mother Nature?

When one man stumbled upon a baby squirrel in need, however, it wasn’t even a question. He took in the freezing squirrel, and what followed was pure magic.

You don’t need to be a parent to know that babies of any species can’t survive on their own without support. Most of the time, you can count on their parents to take care of them in their own special way, but when baby animals are orphaned, it can be a bit tricky…

Photographer Nick Radford was shooting photos in a wooded area when he found a tiny squirrel freezing in the cold. Knowing the little guy would surely die if left alone to brave the elements, he decided to take him home so he could nurse him back to health.

Apple Moonbeam’s first feeding was a delicate procedure. Because the poor squirrel was so tiny and young—not to mention that he had been through so much—even the simplest things had to be done extremely carefully.

Apple Moonbeam’s eyes were still closed as his body responded to the shock that he had suffered from freezing so long. Hypothermia is not the kind of thing anyone recovers from easily, especially a tiny, defenseless creature.

They were already very much recognizable as a family unit, with every person and animal in the house loving, caring for, and being affectionate toward each other. Apple Moonbeam would fit in perfectly—Nick hoped, anyway!

Any concerns Nick had about Apple Moonbeam fitting in were allayed quickly. Nick and his dogs had a special connection, and they naturally seemed to be willing to add somebody else special to their lives.

Just look at the adorable little guy! Of course, it shouldn’t be forgotten that squirrels are not domesticated animals, and therefore are not meant to be kept as pets. Still, he clearly needed the support.

Taking care of a pet—whether it’s a dog, cat, fish, or even a squirrel—can be difficult, expensive, and time-consuming. But when you have an animal in your home who brightens your life, it’s all worth it!

Only a day after little Apple Moonbeam opened his eyes, he became an Internet sensation. It’s easy to see why. Who doesn’t love seeing a precious animal get a new lease on life?

What an awesome act of kindness. Apple Moonbeam sure is lucky—not just to be alive, but to have such a great new family!